- 261. Re: [Shop-talk] Head studs (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 08:12:22 -0700 (PDT)
- good point about making bolts too slippery, but I've never ever heard of head bolts or studs working loose. Has anyone? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.tea
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00086.html (8,270 bytes)
- 262. Re: [Shop-talk] [Spits] A movie NOT for Triumph fans - (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 08:34:25 -0700 (PDT)
- Yes! The Triumph Herald convertible turned into a Their greatest episode was where they tried to destroy the Toyota Hilux pickup truck... Doug _______________________________________________ Support
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00087.html (7,108 bytes)
- 263. [Shop-talk] Amusing problem for auto mechanics! (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 11:19:02 -0700 (PDT)
- Check out this video: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/05/07/dnt.pitbull.stuck.in.engine.kcra Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00090.html (7,552 bytes)
- 264. Re: [Shop-talk] Amusing problem for auto mechanics! (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:40:34 -0700 (PDT)
- More than one encounter? I guess it was rather lucky! Doug blade _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.t
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00095.html (7,894 bytes)
- 265. Re: [Shop-talk] Chain saw on a pole (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 00:09:41 -0700 (PDT)
- I would worry that if you are trying to cut limbs that are too thick to cut with a non-powered saw on a pole, you could run the risk of having them crash down on top of your house or yourself, causin
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00109.html (7,982 bytes)
- 266. [Shop-talk] Interesting shop-related auction (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:53:38 -0700 (PDT)
- Interesting auction of shop stuff: http://www.dovebid.com/Auctions/AuctionDetail.asp?AuctionID=11630 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html S
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00122.html (6,445 bytes)
- 267. Re: [Shop-talk] water filter for blast cabinet (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:59:53 -0700 (PDT)
- I have heard this before, but it led me to wonder: If I wanted to reduce the air flow, I could just continue to use the clogged filter that is normally in the shop vac, and not bother making the wate
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00128.html (7,713 bytes)
- 268. Re: [Shop-talk] water filter for blast cabinet (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:37:42 -0700 (PDT)
- Did you notice the small print? "Paper filter has a one-year lifespan if cleaned with a blow gun after each use" Cleaning a vacuum cleaner filter with compressed air is insanely messy! I recommend th
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00136.html (8,601 bytes)
- 269. Re: [Shop-talk] Did we ever come to a conclusion about (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:52:54 -0700 (PDT)
- Who makes general-purpose rechargable lithium AA I have never seen a rechargable lithium battery in a standard (AA, D, D, etc.) size, sold for consumer use. Doug _____________________________________
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00155.html (7,686 bytes)
- 270. Re: [Shop-talk] breaker tripping on compressor (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 08:49:54 -0700 (PDT)
- Maybe the breaker for that line is old and tired? If possible, you should measure the current draw of the compressor (e.g. with a clamp-on meter) and see how it compares to the rated capacity of the
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00166.html (8,854 bytes)
- 271. Re: [Shop-talk] home plating kits (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 06:34:57 -0700 (PDT)
- Things like filtering and electronic regulation aren't necessary for a plating setup. You can probably control the current by changing the size of the anode (or is it a cathode?), and the distance fr
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00176.html (8,314 bytes)
- 272. Re: [Shop-talk] home plating kits (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 13:44:50 -0700 (PDT)
- Great idea! Naturally you can change the bulb wattage to adjust the current. Just don't bother trying to use a compact fluorescent bulb to save energy! Doug __________________________________________
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00180.html (7,831 bytes)
- 273. Re: [Shop-talk] DC power supplay for home plating (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:07:14 -0700 (PDT)
- A few years ago I got a pretty nice battery-replacement power supply from RS. It has a switch to select 3-4.5-6-7.6-9-12 volts, it is electronically regulated (good for powering a CD player, not so i
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00184.html (8,616 bytes)
- 274. Re: [Shop-talk] sheared bolts...I hate 'em (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 17:16:05 -0700 (PDT)
- I bought one of those mini oxy-acetylene sets a couple of years ago. I've never actually welded anything with it, but it has worked wonders at removing frozen bolts and screws. I was able to remove 2
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00201.html (8,407 bytes)
- 275. [Shop-talk] Solar-powered battery charger for generator? (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 07:41:31 -0700 (PDT)
- My parents have a backup generator for their house. Unfortunately any time they want to use it, the starter battery is dead, and they're not up to pull-starting it. My first thought was to get an or
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00211.html (7,422 bytes)
- 276. Re: [Shop-talk] pvc unions? (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:37:38 -0700 (PDT)
- If that's good enough for the temperature and pressure of a truck radiator, I'm sure it's just fine for a hot tub! Don't forget that unlike a water supply line, the hot tub plumbing has only a few po
- /html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00010.html (8,764 bytes)
- 277. Re: [Shop-talk] Electrical fire waiting to happen (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:50:37 -0700 (PDT)
- Yikes! Are you saying that to switch off a breaker, an electrician will short it out at the outlet box to avoid the trouble of going down to the basement, identifying the correct breaker, and manuall
- /html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00027.html (7,622 bytes)
- 278. Re: [Shop-talk] Electrical fire waiting to happen (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:56:59 -0700 (PDT)
- That's what I dould be afraid of. If for any reason the breaker doesn't pop quick enough, you could end up with a wire with charred insulation running all the way back to the main box. How are you go
- /html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00030.html (8,184 bytes)
- 279. Re: [Shop-talk] Fw: Electrical fire waiting to happen (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:56:09 -0700 (PDT)
- If the goal was to test the breaker, the best practice would be to disconnect the load wiring at the breaker and connect some wort of temporary test hookup. There are so many ways a deliberate short
- /html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00032.html (8,588 bytes)
- 280. Re: [Shop-talk] vises (score: 1)
- Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:58:55 -0700 (PDT)
- Flea markets and swap meets. That's where mine is from... Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.tea
- /html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00054.html (7,141 bytes)
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